Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Marie Curry is blowing German rap into a new level of existence. First as a singer with Neonschwarz, then as a rapper and solo artist with features from Captain Gips to Sookee, the Hamburg native has cemented her image as an all-round talent in the German-language music sector in recent years. Emancipated but also equipped with a down-to-earth attitude that unites artist and feminist, Marie Curry makes versatile rap music full of unconventional ideas. Tracks such as “Schlafes Schwester” and “Nag Champa” show a knack for production that can easily compete with female artists from the USA thanks to a lyrical mastery from the heyday of German rap music. But nostalgia is not necessary here, for this woman combines and celebrates everything that has always characterised hip-hop: beats for the neck, lyrics for the head, and a vibe for any situation in life.